TUC Cymru welcomes Government’s Industrial Strategy and investment in Wales
Shavanah Taj, general secretary of TUC Cymru, said the strategy represents a shift after years of limited investment in Welsh industry.
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Perkbox Vivup appoints Natalie Jutla as head of financial wellbeing and workplace strategy
In her new role, Jutla will strengthen client support and develop new strategies to elevate financial capability in workplaces.
Stress Awareness Month: Burnout at work
Dr. Sanjeet Ghataore of Spectrum.Life explains the forces driving exhaustion and the steps companies can take in prevention.
Acquisition of Luton Vauxhall site could create 1,700 jobs
Goodman plans to develop the site into a commercial and industrial park, attracting businesses from a range of sectors.
Government commences plans to ‘get Britain back to health and work’ in South Yorkshire
Backed by £18m, South Yorkshire plans a dedicated new service working with employers to hire those with health conditions, and a new “triage” system to make it quicker and easier to connect people to employment, health, and skills support.
Government launches £13.9bn of R&D funding to boost jobs and growth
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has set out how it will allocate the funding - in areas such as life sciences, green energy and engineering.
Workers balloted on industrial action regarding potential job losses at Dundee University
The development follows interim principal Shane O'Neill revealing this week in a letter to the Scottish Parliament that the total amount of jobs at immediate risk could surmount 700 as the university grapples with a £35m deficit.
Compensation & Benefits
Marsden Building Society launches ‘Workplace Savings Scheme’
The scheme is only open to employees at businesses with 50 or more staff, with Marsden offering interest rates of up to 3.00% p.a./AER variable.
Grant Thornton sets up EBT to share equity with senior staff
This EBT will hold a chunk of the firm’s equity to reward senior staff below partner grade, with allocations going to employees at manager level and above.
Recruitment & HR
One in 12 employees experienced threats in the workplace in the past year, research reveals
Data revealed that workplace violence was found in all industries examined, from finance to construction to the arts.
Amazon announces £40bn UK investment to create thousands of jobs
The investment includes the construction of four new fulfilment centres, with confirmed sites in Hull, Northampton, and the East Midlands.
85% of workers believe AI is replacing entry-level jobs, finds HiBob
Ronni Zehavi said: “There is no doubt AI is taking on many routine tasks typically linked to junior roles, but that doesn’t mean those roles are disappearing."
Guide Dogs partners with UK Careers Fair to promote volunteering opportunities
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Guide Dogs team where volunteering, donating, and recruitment opportunities will be discussed.
Inclusivity, Equality & Diversity
The Times reveals ‘Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality’
The annual flagship award, led by BITC, celebrates achievements and efforts by companies at the forefront of championing gender equality.
Pearn Kandola launches ‘Psychological Safety Week’ for workplaces
The aim is to help companies understand and put psychological safety into action at work.
Deloitte UK named top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for tenth year
Jackie Henry said: “Deloitte UK's inclusion is an important recognition of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, where everyone can thrive.
UK retail boards near gender parity, says BRC
While women made up less than a third (32%) of boardrooms five years ago, that number has now almost reached parity, at 47% in this year’s report.
Technology
Deputy partners with Predelo to support shift-based businesses
The collaboration aims to transform how shift-based companies manage their employees.
Festina Finance expands cloud pension platform into UK Market
The platform is used for defined benefit (DB), defined contribution (DC), collective DC and life insurance schemes.
Causeway invests a further £1m to boost digital skills for young people
The next phase will focus on getting more girls involved and reaching more young people in under-served areas.
Health & Wellbeing
Lamborghini named Italy’s most attractive automotive employer
The accolade reflects the company’s reputation for providing a workplace culture centred on employee wellbeing, inclusion and work-life balance.
Lancaster University to host Work and Health Forum
The event will focus on how employers in the North West can create healthier jobs to tackle worker shortages and support economic growth.
Mental health issues drive employee helpline calls – Zurich Corporate Risk
Anxiety stayed as the top category for the fourth year, responsible for 19% of calls, while low mood accounted for 11%.
Welfare reforms risk forcing disabled workers out of jobs, says UNISON
A survey found 75% of those receiving the personal independence payment said losing it would affect their ability to work.
Employee Relations
34% of managers fear job loss as worker confidence hits new low – ManpowerGroup
Research found most UK managers (86%) saw economic instability, restructuring and mass layoffs as the biggest threats to their careers.
Uber drivers face more unpaid hours under dynamic pay system, study reveals
The report found that gross hourly pay fell from £22.20 to £19.06, before even counting costs like car hire, fuel, insurance or parking.
The Jersey Employment Forum calls for protection for whistleblowers
The Forum's 75-page report proposes the creation of a standalone Public Interest Disclosure Law, aimed at safeguarding individuals who raise concerns about wrongdoing in the public interest.
Vernon Building Society joins Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Darren Ditchburn said: “Offering a working environment in which they can flourish and being part of the Charter helps us demonstrate our commitment to them."
Global HR
Government targets global experts with £54m fund to fill UK skills gap
The Global Talent Taskforce is set up to focus on bringing in researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, managers, engineers and creatives.
Deputy appoints Ciaran Hale as chief technology officer
Hale will work with the product, data and platform teams to strengthen technology foundations and develop solutions for shift-based businesses.
infinitSpace to open second Berlin workspace in partnership with PATRIZIA
Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace is expanding in Berlin with a second site, opening in August 2025, in collaboration with global real asset manager PATRIZIA.
Bosnia and Herzegovina tops Europe with 64.7% minimum wage rise in 2025, report reveals
Romania recorded the second-largest increase at 22.78%, moving its minimum wage to €663, followed by Bulgaria at 15.51% (€477), Croatia at 15.48% (€700), and Serbia at 13.79% (€502).